Calliper plate lift

[Ravi944]

Dropped the beast off at a reputable indie based in south herts over the weekend. got the job list yesterday following the initial inspection which was not too bad actually. however, i now need to consider how i go about resolving the calliper plate lift issue given that i need to replace pads all round. i am strongly considering undertaking the project myself given the quote (i nearly choked on one my clay bars).

is it necessarily the case that if the lift is too bad that i cannot easily get the new pads in and the old pads out? i am about to order a kit with shims, pads and sensors. what else do i need?

anyone want to help me do this or point me in the direction of a DIY guide?

[Ravi944]

Good intel thanks. Prob is that I dont have vice which is likely to cause problems. The quote Ive had including news pads, sensors etc all round is about £800 (400 for pads and labour and 400 for the plate lift)!! A little steep given that I can get pads, shims, sensors for less that £200 for all four wheels. Sounds like it can be labour intensive but I do feel rather gung ho.

[Ravi944]

Great stuff all many thanks. I am just updating my latest screwfix shopping basket to include a vice! I have a nice sykes pickavant socket set, a raft of combi spanners and a lovely red tool box thing with ball bearings so now ill finally get to put the lot to the test.

just been speaking to design 911 about parts. apart from pads, sensors and shims, should i also be ordering plates as well? it seems they are only available for the front set?

all C4's came with 4 pot rear callipers right?

[Ravi944]

Thanks all for the replies. I'm hoping that the bolts have not seized in the callipers to minimise the chance of having to perform micro-surgery with my not too steady hands. I'm going to give it a crack and will keep you posted! Thanks again.